A bird raised by mice begins to question where she belongs and sets off on a daring journey of self-discovery.
Practical Effects
Aardman's fuzzy felt aesthetic at peak tactile glory
Acting
Richard E. Grant's magnificently unhinged Magpie
Score
Catchy original songs that'll lodge in your brain
Director
Mikey Please
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The entire film uses needle-felted puppets—a first for Aardman—requiring 40+ animators to handle the fragile wool.
Released as Netflix's 2021 holiday event, it quietly became a trans community touchstone for its 'wrong body' narrative.
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